DIY: Holiday Spirit

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*supplies*:

holiday fabrics

trims and notions

commerical patterns or pencil and pattern paper

needle, thread, scissors, etc

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There were two holiday decorations that I knew I wanted to make this year: a tree skirt and our stockings. And with some 50% off fabric from Joanns, I did just that! I wish I could provide you guys with more of a detailed DIY. But to be honest, I kind of winged them both. I free handed some patterns without really measuring (which I wouldn’t really recommend, I just got lucky), and just worked by trial and error.

I’m super happy with the way they turned out. Especially the tree skirt - how cute is it with the little pom trim?! 

**UPDATE** I may have been lazy, but Megan Nielsen just posted a super detailed (and SUPER adorable) stocking tutorial. See it here. 

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Have you done any fun holiday DIYs? Please share!

On My Wish List This Year

Are any of you out Black Friday shopping today? I can’t handle it. I’m more of a Cyber Monday shopper :)

Heres just a peek at a few things I am wishing for this Christmas:

1. Another iphone case. I adore this Kate spade one. And this JCrew one. 

2. Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens

3. Big, comfy, cozy sweaters. Like this one. 

4. A pair of black leather boots - I think I’ve decided on these DV ones!

5. Aaaaah, an Epiphanie camera bag. Because I take my camera with me everywhere these days. And one camera bag isn’t enough :)

6. Oh my goodness, Isn’t this teddy bear hat just the cutest?

7. I’m obsessed with Terrariums. Seen here and here. 

8. I think these iphone/Ipod docks are so cool! Blends right in on the bookshlef :)

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p.s - don’t forget that if you are looking for a cute, inexpensive, handmade gift - I am offering free shipping on any item in my store for the holiday season. Just use the coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS11. 

More From Christmas

portraits 

Cousin Love

brother (L) Boo being silly stranded at the rest stop (R)



Boo got me one of those cool mini polaroid cameras for christmas. It is so much fun to play with! 

Sorry I haven’t had a new outfit post in awhile - things have been hectic and I’ve been preoccupied. But more will come later this week!